Watch yield spreads as Monti calls it quits

Will Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti’s impending resignation reignite potentially globe-rattling turmoil in Europe’s credit markets or will investors bank on European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s bond-buying plan to keep the peace? See full story.

Nine beers America has quit drinking

Some of the better-known brand names in brewing have fallen dramatically from favor with the U.S. beer-drinking population. See full story.

5 top stock funds raking in your money

Investors for several years have been pulling money out of stock mutual funds and piling into bond funds — but not all stock funds. These five solid stock performers have grabbed the spotlight from bonds. See full story.

Fed, U.S. retail sales in Wall Street’s sights

When Federal Reserve bigwigs put the economy on the couch this week, they’ll see a nation held back by so-so consumer spending, lukewarm hiring trends and lackluster business investment. See full story.

China’s economy strengthens in November

China’s economy showed some strength during November after cooling off for most of this year, the latest government figures showed over the weekend. See full story.

The fiscal cliff is a misleading metaphor, writes Rex Nutting. The tax and spending laws will change on that day, it’s true, but the impact will be spread out over many, many months. We’re already feeling the pain. See full story.

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